Dance Performance

Key programme benefits to future students

It is a unique course in that it facilitates two independent streams of dance, Irish Traditional Dance and Contemporary Dance. Although independent, interactivity between these two dance genres is facilitated in the form of shared workshops, seminars and electives.

Autumn Modules

• Embodying Irish Dance Practices 1 or Contemporary Dance Techniques for Performance 1

• Dance Practicum 1

• Practicum: Dance Performance Repertoire 1

• Media Technologies for Performing Arts and Arts Research

• Introduction to Somatics 1

• Writing and the Documentation of ArtsPractice 1



Optional Modules (choose one)

Colloquium 1 | Professional Development for the Performing Arts | Introduction to Fieldwork Techniques | Independent Study 1



Spring Modules

• Embodying Irish Dance Practices 2 or Contemporary Dance Techniques for Performance 2

• Dance Practicum 1

• Embodying Irish Dance Practices 2

• Dance Practicum 2

• Choreography for Camera

• Writing and the Documentation of Art Practice 2

• Critical Contexts of Arts Management and Cultural



Optional Modules (choose one)

Introduction to Somatics 2 | Colloquium 2 | Independent Study 2



Summer Modules

• Final Presentation

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate subject.



An interview and audition (online) will be required in all cases. Candidates will be required to submit additional audio-visual material via online links that demonstrate previous experience in contemporary dance.

Other Entry Considerations:



We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

1 year full-time, on-campus.

Autumn